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Internship Malware Reverse Engineer Jobs in Johns Island, SC

Senior Threat Detection Engineer

SC · Remote

$101K - $132K/yr

Security Engineers diligently investigate anomalous events and alerts, detect malicious activities, reverse engineer malware, and write signatures and scripts for various security tools to defend ...

Knowledge of reverse engineering and malware analysis such as familiarity with program memory structure, compilation, and assembly, as well as ability to read code, de-obfuscate code, and determine ...

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How much do internship malware reverse engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship malware reverse engineer in Johns Island, SC is $24.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.90 and $27.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you reverse engineer malware?

A Malware Reverse Engineer, or malware analyst, specializes in analyzing malicious software to understand its behavior, code, and purpose. This process involves using tools like disassemblers and debuggers and requires strong knowledge of programming, assembly language, and cybersecurity principles. It is a core skill in cybersecurity roles focused on threat detection and incident response.

How much do internship malware reverse engineers make?

Internship malware reverse engineers typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on the company, location, and level of experience. These internships often provide hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools and malware analysis techniques, and compensation may vary based on the program's duration and organization.

Cyberspace Capability Developer

Science Applications International Corporation

North Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 225 rated it services


Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cyberspace Capability Developer to join our team. The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Cyberspace Capability Developer (DCWF 341) is a specialized technical role within the Cyberspace Effects workforce element. Personnel in this role write, reverse-engineer, and test low-level code, binaries, and scripts used for force projection or external defense operations. At the Intermediate to Advanced levels, developers transition away from heavily supervised tasks to autonomously engineering complex software tools, identifying zero-day hardware/software flaws, and leading code analysis pipelines.  This position is located in North Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capability Engineering: Design, develop, and test custom software utilities and scripts to satisfy operational cyber requirements.
  • Low-Level Development: Write and maintain scalable, robust code utilizing C, C++, Python, and Assembly language.
  • Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Analysis: Analyze software binaries and malware to dissect functions, isolate anomalies, and identify exploitable hardware/software flaws.
  • Operational Testing: Conduct rigorous software containment, isolation, and testing utilizing sandboxes and virtualization environments.
  • Technical Guidance: Provide technical peer reviews of code repositories and mentor junior developers working under the Joint Basic CCD framework.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Junior Level: Bachelors degree and two (2) years or more experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Intermediate Level: Bachelors degree and five (5) years work experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficient with reverse-engineering suites and debugging utilities (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, GDB).
  • Deep understanding of computer networking protocols, network security methodologies, and application-layer security vulnerabilities.
  • Familiarity with secure coding standards and mitigation strategies against memory corruption vulnerabilities.

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start.

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